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CCF 216: Murphy vs. The Pirate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Chavez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Chavez looking to control.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavez. That did some damage!
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle, before Chavez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Harris's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Chavez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hugo Chavez!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim throws a head kick but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
Maxim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maxim is fending him off so far but Tyrmaaja persists. Nope, Maxim circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim is looking for the big counter here.
Maxim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrmaaja is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Maxim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrmaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyrmaaja throws a hook to the side of Maxim's head but Maxim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maxim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrmaaja somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxim sprawls well. Maxim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyrmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maxim sprawls well initially but Tyrmaaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maxim's head.
Maxim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maxim tries to roll over but Tyrmaaja keeps him under control.
Maxim is trying to maintain the position but Tyrmaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Maxim gets full guard.
Tyrmaaja stands up over Maxim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyrmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrmaaja looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim wants to sweep here but Tyrmaaja controlling him for the moment.
Tyrmaaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maxim's head.
Maxim keeping full guard, as Tyrmaaja tries to pass.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxim has wrist control.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Maxim keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxim has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyrmaaja scores with a takedown into Maxim's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Maxim is retaining full guard.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Maxim blocks nicely.
Tyrmaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrmaaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyrmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maxim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyrmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Maxim is retaining full guard.
Tyrmaaja preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Maxim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maxim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyrmaaja's guard.
Tyrmaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrmaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrmaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrmaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyrmaaja's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Tyrmaaja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maxim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maxim throws a hook but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Maxim is quick to defend against it.
Tyrmaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrmaaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maxim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyrmaaja scrambles back to his feet.
Maxim lands an overhand right.
Maxim stuns Tyrmaaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maxim as he jumps to the side.
Maxim connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Maxim.
Jab, jab by Tyrmaaja - just one landing.
Tyrmaaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyrmaaja shoots in and drives through. Maxim sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Maxim shows good takedown defense.
Tyrmaaja moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaxim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxim tries to sprawl but Tyrmaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyrmaaja thows a huge punch but Maxim dodges it nicely.
Maxim keeping control of the position.
Tyrmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrmaaja throws a strike but Maxim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tyrmaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxim trying to control the position here.
Tyrmaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Maxim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrmaaja is looking for a triangle but Maxim pushes his legs off easily.
Maxim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyrmaaja, up you get!
Tyrmaaja shoots in but Maxim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christian Maxim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maxim wants it to stay on the feet.
Maxim connects with a looping right hand.
Maxim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maxim ducks under a wild hook from Tyrmaaja.
Christian Maxim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrmaaja needs to keep his hands up - Maxim had a free shot at his head there.
Maxim scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrmaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxim.
Maxim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown
and Maxim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrmaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyrmaaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxim misses with the combination.
Maxim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxim throws a body punch but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyrmaaja misses the target.
Maxim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxim looks to land a combination but Tyrmaaja avoids it well.
Maxim lands a right hook to the body.
Maxim fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxim misses the shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrmaaja swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maxim tests Tyrmaaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Maxim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maxim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Maxim shows good takedown defense.
Maxim missing with a left hand there. Tyrmaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Maxim, which made it look bad.
Maxim works Tyrmaaja's body with a nice hook.
Tyrmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxim scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxim throws a jab when Tyrmaaja was well out of range.
Maxim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Maxim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maxim.
Maxim missing with a left hand there. Tyrmaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Maxim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Maxim misses its intended target.
Maxim stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja. Tyrmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maxim! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Maxim. Those never looked like landing.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maxim as he avoids it easily.
Maxim gets caught flat footed, as Tyrmaaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyrmaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Maxim.
Maxim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyrmaaja landing with the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Maxim blocks nicely.
Maxim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrmaaja wants to control from the top but Maxim keeps moving.
Tyrmaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyrmaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Maxim's brow.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrmaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maxim is keeping the position for now.
Maxim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja scores with a one two! Maxim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tyrmaaja misses.
Maxim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrmaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxim sprawls well. Maxim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyrmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxim throws a big counter head kick but Tyrmaaja avoids it with no problem.
Tyrmaaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maxim finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrmaaja's head.
Tyrmaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxim tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyrmaaja has time to react.
Tyrmaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrmaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maxim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maxim scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maxim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyrmaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrmaaja misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Maxim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maxim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christian Maxim!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Christian Maxim!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Christian Maxim!
Christian Maxim wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Christian Maxim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo scores with a leg kick.
Li leaves Drogo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li throws a good cross that connects.
Li tries to keep at a distance but Drogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drogo lands a body shot.
Drogo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drogo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Drogo presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drogo slips under a jab from Li.
Drogo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Li to the ground! Drogo dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Li hang on?
Li is rocked!
Drogo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Li scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Drogo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Drogo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conan Drogo!
Conan Drogo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ballad Of Serenity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Reynolds dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzsimmons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reynolds.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Reynolds's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzsimmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reynolds advances nicely into full mount.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Reynolds wants to control the pace but Fitzsimmons is squirming around nicely.
Fitzsimmons is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Reynolds there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fitzsimmons is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fitzsimmons and Reynolds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fitzsimmons stops Reynolds from passing to mount.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well.
Fitzsimmons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fitzsimmons is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Reynolds crashes against the mat.
Fitzsimmons is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Reynolds shoots in.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Reynolds's front leg.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malcolm Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Fitzsimmons leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzsimmons sprawls well. Fitzsimmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Reynolds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fitzsimmons looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd like to give a hearty shout out to all my fans: What ho!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Li has chosen 2pac - hit em up as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
244 lbs
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274 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Machado's guard.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Machado has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Li frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Li is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johan Machado!
A relieved looking Johan Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Millard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Millard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Millard sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Millard doesn't seem phased though.
Millard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Millard.
Millard throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Millard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Millard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millard.
Millard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Millard dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Millard's ribs.
Millard lands an overhand right.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body kick.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Millard throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Millard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Millard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Millard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Millard circles away.
Nice jab there from Millard.
Millard ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Millard with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Millard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Millard's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Millard.
Millard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Millard catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruce Millard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Millard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Millard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Millard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Millard is just out of range.
Millard tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Millard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Millard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Millard misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Millard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Millard. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Millard with a series of wild strikes but Millard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Millard throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Millard thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Millard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramirez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Millard throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Millard misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Millard checks a leg kick.
Millard with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Millard looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Millard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Millard can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Millard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Millard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramirez.
Millard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Millard, which made it look bad.
Millard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Millard misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Millard down.
Millard throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Ramirez.
Millard tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Millard avoids nicely.
Millard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez is looking to wear down Millard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Millard misses with a low kick.
Millard loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez shoots in but Millard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Millard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Millard takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Millard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Millard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Millard tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Millard to the ground. Millard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Millard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Millard moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Millard.
Millard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Millard misses with a hook to the body
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Millard won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Ramirez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Millard regains half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Millard's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Millard dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Millard won't be happy about that!
Millard tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez lands a big elbow.
Ramirez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramirez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Millard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Millard is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Millard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Millard is a slippery customer.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Millard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Millard trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millard keeps working.
Ramirez working the head and body with strikes.
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millard is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Millard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Millard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Millard controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Millard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millard pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ricardo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Millard controlling Ramirez's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Millard slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millard throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Millard checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez feints and as Millard raises his hands in defense, Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Millard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Millard misses with the combination.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Millard sprawls well.
Millard with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Millard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ramirez duly obliges.
Ramirez throws a jab when Millard was well out of range.
Millard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Millard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Millard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Millard has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Millard can do to turn this around?
Millard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to control but Millard is working from the bottom.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez lands strikes from half guard.
Ramirez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Millard wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millard is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Millard is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Millard avoid being mounted?
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Millard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Millard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Millard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Millard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Millard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Millard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Millard wants to get back to full guard.
Millard manages to get to full guard.
Millard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control but Millard is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Millard is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Millard misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range and Millard settles back down.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Millard keeps moving.
Bruce Millard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez wins by unanimous decision!
Ricardo Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong comes to the cage accompanied by Blackened. Hashimoto has chosen Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto misses with a body punch
and Mongtong counters with a thumping low kick.
Mongtong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mongtong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Hashimoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hashimoto jabs Mongtong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mongtong slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashimoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongtong counters with a solid body kick.
Good exchange - Hashimoto coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto digs a good hook to Mongtong's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mongtong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Mongtong throws a lazy right hand but Hashimoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mongtong misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongtong moves away.
Mongtong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mongtong scoring well with a low kick there.
Mongtong scoring well with a low kick there.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick which misses Mongtong's front leg but catches the back leg as Mongtong tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hashimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Hashimoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Mongtong blocks it.
Hashimoto shoots in but Mongtong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mongtong.
Hashimoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mongtong in his tracks.
Hashimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mongtong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongtong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Mongtong counters with a body kick.
Hashimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hashimoto scores with a body shot.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hashimoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a lazy head kick
and Mongtong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mongtong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Mongtong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mongtong.
Hashimoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mongtong!
No joy there for Hashimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mongtong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hashimoto slips a jab from Mongtong.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Mongtong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mongtong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hashimoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hashimoto misses with a left hand
and Mongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hashimoto if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mongtong slips a straight right by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hashimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mongtong is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Hashimoto misses.
Mongtong pushes Hashimoto away with a front kick.
Hashimoto looks winded!
Mongtong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mongtong scores with a nice body kick.
Hashimoto throws out a loose jab but Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mongtong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mongtong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Mongtong lands but Hashimoto takes it in his stride.
Mongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongtong lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mongtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongtong.
Mongtong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hashimoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mongtong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hashimoto lands with an overhand left.
Mongtong checks the leg kick.
Hashimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mongtong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hashimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mongtong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mongtong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mongtong drives through and clinches with Hashimoto against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mongtong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hashimoto's brow.
A shot in the inside from Hashimoto.
Mongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongtong misses with an elbow over the top.
Mongtong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mongtong lands a right hand.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong throws an elbow but it misses.
Hashimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mongtong throws an elbow but it misses.
Hashimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mongtong throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mongtong.
Mongtong prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Mongtong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hashimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongtong backwards.
Mongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongtong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mongtong is looking to land body kicks.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick
and Mongtong counters with an outside leg kick.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Mongtong.
Nice body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong scores with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the side of Mongtong's head but Mongtong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongtong is looking to land body kicks.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Mongtong moves out of range.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Hashimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hashimoto tries to avoid it.
Hashimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong needs to keep his hands up - Hashimoto had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Mongtong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashimoto.
Mongtong scores with a sloppy right hand. Hashimoto should have avoided that one.
Hashimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Mongtong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mongtong.
Hashimoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hashimoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hashimoto.
Mongtong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hashimoto misses with a looping left.
Mongtong is looking for a counter combo.
Mongtong has Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hashimoto dodges an elbow strike from Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a knee strike.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Hashimoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mongtong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto lands with a left to the head.
Mongtong lands a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto blocks the elbow strike.
Mongtong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hashimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wong Mongtong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Mongtong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashimoto misses with a right hand
and Mongtong counters with a nice body kick.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Mongtong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hashimoto.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Mongtong counters with a body kick.
Hashimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hashimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hashimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mongtong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hashimoto misses with a kick to the body
and Mongtong counters with a good low kick that Hashimoto was not able to check.
Hashimoto lands a head shot.
Hashimoto sizes up Mongtong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mongtong blocks a head kick by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Mongtong throws a body kick.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mongtong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a looping left.
Hashimoto thumps Mongtong with a low kick.
Hashimoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Hashimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hashimoto tries to avoid it.
Mongtong moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Mongtong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Mongtong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hashimoto's knee momentarily.
Mongtong thumps Hashimoto with a low kick.
Hashimoto looks to land a right hand but Mongtong moved out of range.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashimoto lands with a kick to the temple. Mongtong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Mongtong down.
Hashimoto thows a leg kick but Mongtong checks it
and Mongtong counters with a nice leg kick.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the body.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hashimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Hashimoto finds it's target.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mongtong as he jumps to the side.
Hashimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Mongtong.
Hashimoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hashimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mongtong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hashimoto. Hashimoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mongtong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
Hashimoto misses with a straight right.
Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Hashimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hashimoto tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto takes a swing at Mongtong's ribcage but misses.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mongtong.
A big right from Mongtong misses.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Mongtong moves out of range.
Hashimoto tries for a takedown but Mongtong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto throws a front kick aimed at Mongtong's knee but Mongtong avoids it well.
Hashimoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiji Hashimoto.
I think Hashimoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong wins by split decision!
An out of breath Wong Mongtong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow dives in and grabs Crowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowe pushes down on Morrow's head and hops out.
Nice cross by Crowe.
Morrow blocks a leg kick.
Morrow swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Morrow checks a leg kick.
And Morrow responds with a good body kick, but Crowe manages to step out the way in time.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowe as he avoids it easily.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Crowe with a nice cross.
Morrow scores with a jab.
Morrow tries a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Morrow down.
Morrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morrow's calf.
Crowe throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crowe tries to land a leg kick but Morrow saw it coming and moves away.
Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Morrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
Morrow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morrow lands a leg kick that knocks Crowe off balance momentarily.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Morrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crowe doesn't seem phased though.
Crowe tries a low kick but Morrow avoids it.
Crowe connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming.
Crowe throws a front kick aimed at Morrow's knee but Morrow avoids it well.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
Morrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Crowe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrow.
Crowe lands a high kick!
It looks like Trent Morrow has been cut.
Crowe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morrow showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowe keeping hold of Morrow's head, controlling as best he can.
Morrow thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrow throws a strike but Crowe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrow cracks Crowe with a solid left hand.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crowe defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
Morrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
Crowe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crowe tries to score with a low kick but Morrow moves his leg out of the way.
Morrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrow scrambles back to his feet.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crowe did well to prevent Morrow getting side control.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrow.
Crowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe keeping control of the position.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe wants to get back to his feet.
Morrow thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
Morrow wants to advance to full mount but Crowe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrow trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crowe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morrow has his foot on Crowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowe works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crowe looking to sit in guard and control but Morrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrow.
Morrow sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrow.
Crowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrow. That did some damage!
Morrow misses with a hook. Crowe ducked under it nicely.
Morrow lands with a right hand.
Morrow throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Morrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
Crowe throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Crowe moves away and avoids it.
Crowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrow. That did some damage!
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Morrow feints the counter takedown.
Morrow throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe throws a hook but Morrow avoids it easily.
Crowe tries to work over Morrow's front leg with a kick but Morrow checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Crowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow misses with a straight right.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Morrow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crowe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrow is out of range and Crowe settles back down.
Morrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crowe thumps Morrow with a low kick.
Crowe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Crowe sees coming a mile off.
Morrow just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrowe.
Morrow lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrow scores with a leg kick.
Morrow throws a front kick that sends Crowe stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Morrow.
Morrow misses with a right hand
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Morrow.
Crowe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morrow's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a hook. Crowe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Crowe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morrow ducks right into an uppercut from Crowe.
A jab from Morrow misses.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Morrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrow tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
Crowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe scores with a nice head shot.
Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow.
Morrow wants to land a leg kick but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrow. That snapped Crowe's head back.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morrow's calf.
Morrow lands a head kick!
Crowe blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow lands with a shot to the body.
Morrow misses with a left hand
and Crowe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Crowe misses
and Morrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrow throws a hook to the side of Crowe's head but Crowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowe scrambles back to his feet.
Morrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowe blocks the leg kick.
Crowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
It looks like Crowe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crowe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowe wants it to stay on the feet.
Morrow moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Crowe throws a push kick but Morrow slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe misses with a hook.
Morrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrow throws a jab when Crowe was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
Crowe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe walks into a left hand.
Crowe lands a leg kick that knocks Morrow off balance momentarily.
Crowe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crowe scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrow feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrow blocks the body kick.
Morrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morrow will feel that in the morning.
Morrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Morrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowe to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrow is rocked!
Morrow misses with a left hand
and Crowe counters with a nice body shot.
Morrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Slim Crowe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrow.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crowe cracks Morrow with a hook to the temple - Morrow is on wobbly legs here! Crowe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Morrow falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crowe wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe retains his welterweight title!
Slim Crowe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tycoon's choice of entrance music: Rubber Ducky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Muntz does no damage.
Tycoon feints the counter takedown.
Muntz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tycoon feints the counter takedown.
Muntz misses with a straight left.
Muntz throws a hook but Tycoon avoids it easily.
Muntz takes a swing at Tycoon's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Muntz checks it.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Muntz moves away and avoids it.
Muntz takes one on the button.
Muntz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tycoon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tycoon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Muntz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muntz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muntz misses with a two punch combination.
Muntz fakes the leg kick and cracks Tycoon in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tycoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Muntz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Muntz does it's job there.
Tycoon tries a low kick but Muntz avoids it.
Muntz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muntz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
Muntz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muntz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muntz misses the jab.
Muntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon throws a body kick that misses.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Muntz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tycoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muntz defends it nicely.
Tycoon throws a wild body kick that Muntz sees coming a mile off.
Muntz moves out of range of the body kick from Tycoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Muntz misses.
Muntz looks to land a right hand but Tycoon moved out of range.
Tycoon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muntz's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
Muntz misses with a series of wild punches.
Tycoon tries to counter with a clinch but Muntz shakes him off and moves away.
Tycoon throws the kick towards the body but Muntz avoids it.
Muntz scores with a jab.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muntz is looking to score with low kicks.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Muntz throws a body punch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon thuds a left hand into Muntz's body.
Muntz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Tycoon avoids them all with ease.
Tycoon looks to land a body kick but Muntz moved away.
Muntz lands with a right hand.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tycoon misses.
The crowd cheers as Muntz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tycoon doesn't seem phased though.
Muntz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tycoon's head.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muntz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muntz misses with a double jab.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon blocks a jab.
Tycoon throws a push kick but Muntz slaps the foot to one side.
Muntz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tycoon just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a nice looking combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Muntz misses.
Tycoon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
Muntz throws a leg kick which misses Tycoon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tycoon tries to avoid it.
Tycoon takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
Muntz avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
Muntz throws a push kick but Tycoon slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Tycoon.
Tycoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muntz slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Muntz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Tycoon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tycoon loads up on a big right hand but Muntz slips the punch.
Muntz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muntz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tycoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muntz.
Muntz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tycoon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tycoon slips under a jab.
And Tycoon tries to counter it with a takedown but Muntz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muntz misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Muntz.
Tycoon throws a push kick but Muntz slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon jabs Muntz right on the nose. Muntz blinks but takes it well.
Tycoon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tycoon moves out of range as Muntz strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tycoon will feel that in the morning.
Muntz checks the leg kick.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
Muntz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nelson Muntz is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muntz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muntz cracks a nice hook into Tycoon's ribs.
Muntz avoids a kick to the body.
Muntz cracks Tycoon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tycoon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tycoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tycoon.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Muntz wants to land a leg kick but Tycoon is out of range.
Good leg kick by Muntz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tycoon misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon lands with a good body shot.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz moves away from the strike by Tycoon.
Muntz connects with a crisp jab.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz throws an overhand right that lands on Tycoon's shoulder, as Tycoon tries to avoid the shot.
Tycoon connects with a right hand. Muntz shakes it off.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
Tycoon lands a jab to the nose.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
Tycoon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tycoon misses with a hook.
Muntz swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Tycoon wants to counter with a clinch but Muntz pushes him away.
Muntz tries to land a leg kick but Tycoon saw it coming and moves away.
Muntz moves out of range of the strikes.
Muntz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muntz cracks Tycoon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tycoon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tycoon staying out of range there.
Muntz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tycoon moves into the clinch.
Muntz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tycoon.
Tycoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
Tycoon blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Muntz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muntz fails to land.
Tycoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muntz's face.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muntz is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tycoon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muntz's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Muntz fails to land.
Tycoon lands an elbow inside that Muntz shrugs off.
Muntz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muntz throws a push kick but Tycoon slaps the foot to one side.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nelson Muntz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Tycoon.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Tycoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon moves away and avoids it.
Muntz moves out of range as Tycoon throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duck Tycoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Tycoon lands with a cross.
Tycoon moves out of range as Muntz strikes.
Muntz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tycoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon tries to counter with a clinch but Muntz shakes him off and moves away.
Tycoon takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Tycoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz misses with a head kick.
Tycoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muntz avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Muntz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tycoon backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tycoon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muntz scores with a one two! Tycoon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Muntz.
Tycoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tycoon throws a jab when Muntz was well out of range.
Muntz throws a body kick that misses.
Muntz lands a slapping body shot.
Muntz throws out a powerful jab.
Muntz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Muntz.
Muntz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
Muntz throws a chopping leg kick but Tycoon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tycoon feints the counter takedown.
Tycoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muntz looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muntz lands a nice looking body kick.
Muntz misses with a two punch combination.
And Tycoon tries to counter it with a takedown but Muntz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tycoon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tycoon misses the shot to the body.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a hook but Muntz blocks it.
A punch combination from Muntz misses.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tycoon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muntz's half guard.
Tycoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muntz wants to control but Tycoon is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz gets full guard.
Muntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tycoon can do to turn this around?
Muntz trying to control the position.
Muntz keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Muntz managing to control the position.
Muntz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tycoon is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muntz scores with a jab to the body.
Muntz throws a leg kick that misses.
Tycoon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tycoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon lands with a shot to the body.
Muntz throws the left hand but Tycoon avoids the punch easily.
Tycoon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tycoon lands a slapping body shot.
Tycoon misses the jab.
Tycoon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duck Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muntz lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Muntz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muntz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nelson Muntz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
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148 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Pirate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy slips a straight right by The Pirate.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but The Pirate moved out of range.
The Pirate tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.
The Pirate dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
The Pirate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that The Pirate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Pirate slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Pirate throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Pirate in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pirate closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Pirate lands a knee to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage as The Pirate throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Pirate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate lands a shoulder strike.
The Pirate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Pirate controls his hands.
The Pirate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Pirate has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Pirate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pirate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
The Pirate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Pirate trying to land knees to the body.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate lands an uppercut.
The Pirate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Pirate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Pirate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by The Pirate.
Murphy avoiding damage as The Pirate throws knees to the body.
The Pirate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Pirates head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Pirate misses with some punches.
The Pirate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy works on The Pirate's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
The Pirate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as The Pirate controls the action.
Murphy avoiding damage as The Pirate throws knees to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but The Pirate blocks it.
Knees to the body from The Pirate.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pirate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
The Pirate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
The Pirate trying to land knees to the body.
The Pirate tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
The Pirate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy digs a good body shot into The Pirate's ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pirate. The Pirate obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pirate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Pirate throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
The Pirate delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Pirate digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pirate throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but The Pirate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Pirate.
The Pirate tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
The Pirate tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
The Pirate appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Pirate misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but The Pirate ducks down to avoid it.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate just misses with a punch to the body.
The Pirate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Pirate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Pirate cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate misses with a body shot.
Corbin Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murphy misses.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Pirate moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
The Pirate tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Nice cross by The Pirate.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Pirate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Pirate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy tries to bum rush The Pirate with a series of wild strikes but The Pirate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Pirate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Pirate.
The Pirate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
The Pirate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from The Pirate.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Pirate moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
The Pirate has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from The Pirate.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
The Pirate tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate lands with a short shot to the head.
The Pirate working aggressively here.
The Pirate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Pirate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Pirate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Pirate.
The Pirate scores a nice knee to the body.
The Pirate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pirate lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pirate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Pirate throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
The Pirate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy throws the left hand but The Pirate avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Pirate throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Pirate throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
The Pirate wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
A big left from Murphy misses.
The Pirate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pirate defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pirate wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws the left hand but The Pirate avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but The Pirate moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Pirate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
The Pirate closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
The Pirate trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Pirate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Pirate swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy is leaning against The Pirate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Pirate lands a right hand.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
The Pirate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pirate blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over The Pirate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage as The Pirate throws knees to the body.
Murphy is working The Pirate over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Pirate fails to land.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Pirates head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pirate lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate lands a knee to the body.
The Pirate prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Pirate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
The Pirate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate trying to land knees to the body.
The Pirate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy avoiding damage as The Pirate throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Blackbeard The Pirate just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Pirate tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Pirate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from The Pirate.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pirate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pirate flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
The Pirate just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
The Pirate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Pirate doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands a nice hook to The Pirate's body. The Pirate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pirate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. The Pirate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pirate lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Pirate throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes one on the button.
The Pirate throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Pirate.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but The Pirate slips the punch.
The Pirate lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pirate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy scores with the left hand. The Pirate knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Pirate.
The Pirate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The Pirate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate scores with a jab.
The Pirate misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Murphy misses.
The Pirate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pirate.
Jab, jab by The Pirate - just one landing.
The Pirate moves out of range of the strikes.
The Pirate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
The Pirate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
The Pirate lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but The Pirate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Pirate.
The Pirate looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
The Pirate scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Pirate throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from The Pirate.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Pirate can pounce on him.
The Pirate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
The Pirate lands a head kick!
Murphy misses with a straight left.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pirate.
Jab from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoids the head kick by The Pirate.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy checks a low kick from The Pirate.
The Pirate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a right and a left that The Pirate avoids nicely.
The Pirate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
The Pirate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pirate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Pirate is looking to clinch.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
The Pirate is looking to score with low kicks.
The Pirate scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. The Pirate moves away and avoids it.
The Pirate drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
The Pirate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murphy throws a body punch but The Pirate moves out of range.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. The Pirate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. The Pirate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pirate misses with a straight left.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from The Pirate.
The Pirate gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Pirate's hands.
The Pirate throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Pirate's hands.
Murphy takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a hook but The Pirate blocks it.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
The Pirate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy cracks The Pirate with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Pirate defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
The Pirate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
The Pirate throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
The Pirate throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and The Pirate only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
The Pirate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Pirate missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and The Pirate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Murphy misses.
The Pirate is looking for the big counter here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Pirate.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and The Pirate counters with a stiff right hand.
The Pirate throws a lazy body kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Pirate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
The Pirate with a nice cross.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws the left hand but The Pirate avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pirate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Pirate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
The Pirate lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
The Pirate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
The Pirate tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
The Pirate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Pirate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Pirate.
Murphy slips under a jab.
The Pirate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
The Pirate tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
The Pirate lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but The Pirate moved out of range.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Pirates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Pirate clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries a body shot but The Pirate blocks it.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Pirate lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corbin Murphy.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate wins by unanimous decision!
Blackbeard The Pirate is the new featherweight champion!
Blackbeard The Pirate was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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